FLASHES

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 7 October 1915, Page 2

FLASHES

Slugs and shell-backs have made great ravages of late to flower and kitchen gardens owing to the continuous damp weather.

The weight-carrying entire, "Abdalah," docile and , a beautiful dapple-grey, is announced for the season at various stands, by Mr R. Nicholls, the owner.

A trial ring of the new fire-bell will be given on Sunday afternoon next, for the purpose of testing how far the sound travels, from opposite the Police Court. ; The petition for' the remission of the sentence of manslaughter on Alice Parkinson has now 62j500

signatmes.

The London Times says it has been shown that the allies are now so well armed that they are able to wreck the strongest defences. ' .

Mr Jas. Stewart's garden is now making a splendid showing, and, no "doubt having but recently undergone great a Iterations and additions, is now second to none outside Auckland.

The Central Stores (R; Screaton) are making a feature of prompt service, and announce in our advertising columns they supply groceries of the veTy highest quality at the very lowest rates.

At sixes-and-sevens as usual. A function at McEwin's Hotel, to-night, and another at Foresters' Hall, farewelling half a dozen boys who'are off to the front. Why is this thus?

The flower gardens around Helensville where the soil is something better than solid clay, are now putting on beautiful Spring-time blooms, and shrubs have made a good start to expand.

Dr. Meinhold is expected to return to Helensville next Saturday afternoon, after having been treated in an Auckland private hospital for a fractured ankle. The gentleman is progressing favourably. At the same time Dr. Kidd returns to Auckland. N

The Rev. A. Murray, of St. Andrew's Church, Auckland, and Moderator of the Helensville Charge, is the preacher at the Woodhill, Kaukapakapa and Helensville services on Sunday next, the 10th inst.

We recently posted a large uumber of accounts to subscribers who are upon the wrong side of the ECHO ledgers, and would therefore be pleased to receive a speady settlement; Unless this comes off, we shall be compelled to clap on to a large number who are owing for two years—when the terms are in advance — an extra bo oking and postage fee.

A New Zealand soldier writes: — " I asked one good-natured looking Maori how he liked this plafie (Egypt). He answered: 'Not much; too hot and dry.' 'But what about Malta?' was the next question. He rolled his eyes upwards as he replied: 'Kapai! Pub every five yards."

Mr Thos. Webb, of Auckland, has a notice appearing in this issue that will interest all those who have pianos or organs which require either tuning or repairing. It is fortunate for the district that Mr Webb can spare the time to come to Helensville. His work is thorough and the prices reasonable. Any home that has a piano or organ would do well to let Mr Webb have a look at it.

Great weather is promised here for the opening of Helensville's new bridge, and additions to the Springs baths, bowling green, etc., on the 23rd inst., when the Hon. G. W. Russell, Minister for Internal Affairs (sometimes affairs are infernal), promises to do the amiable if possible. The ECHO, who knows Hon. G. W. R, personally, will be pleased to renew old Press acquaintances.

Mrs McEwin, of the Kaipara Hotel, Helen sville South, while alighting from her buggy to catch the out-going train for Auckland on Wednesday last, met with a nasty accident to her right leg, but took little notice of it and continued her business journey, the result beihg that she has had to take to her bed ever since returning, and whore she may have to remain for a period, the injured limb being very much swollen and dis~ coloured.

Possibly under the impression that newspapers are philanthropic institutions, a lady writes as follows:—" Please send me a few copies of the paper containing the obituary of my aunt. Also publish enclosed clipping of the marriage of my niece. And \ wish, yqu would mentiqn in your- 10.ca.1 eqUuan, jf it dqes np^ cast anything, that I have two bull calves for aale. As my subscription is out, please stop my paper. Times are too bad to waste money on newspapers." —She should have a Springs bath (cold) or two.